Customer Advisory

NSW - Sydney - DP World Empty Areas Closed Due to High Wind Gusts - March 13, 2026

Written by KLN Oceania | Mar 13, 2026 5:11:11 AM

Please be advised that DP World Port Botany has closed all empty container areas due to high wind gusts, effective 13 March 2026 at 12:25.

Current Operational Status

  • All empty areas closed
  • Direct Return Empties suspended
  • Stack Runs suspended until further notice
  • Trucks currently in empty areas have been instructed to leave
  • Loading at the depot has been halted until further notice

All direct empty returns are being redirected to alternate off-hire facilities, and transport providers have been instructed to cancel affected jobs.

Expected Impact

Customers may experience:

  • Delays in empty container dehires
  • Possible timeslot cancellations
  • Trucks already en route or at the depot may incur futile charges